From the Diary of a Hudson's Bay Clerk in the Seventies
A scattered excerpt from a Hudson's Bay clerk diary recounts harsh winter travel with dog trains from The Pas toward Grand Rapid Post. The narrator jokes about rival traders, recalls Corriece the dog, and describes grueling sledding, supply challenges, and a ten day tramp toward a muskeg traverse. Details include frigid conditions, broken trail, and the demanding river journey. The narrative hints at leadership by AM and a plan to lead six dog teams, ending with advice on dealing with sore feet.
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A.M
Batese
Corriece
Corrisee
Tran bin
Cumberland House
Fort la Corse
Lama
Dog
Donald A. Seth
Fort Garry Mels
Donald A
Pas
Grand Rapid
Saskatchewan River
Pearsees
Cedar Lake
Jess
Veterans Weigh Federal Plans for Cold Winter Jobs
A Winnipeg Free Press despatch from Ottawa argues that federal methods for unemployment among returned soldiers will be adopted with little regard for individual veterans. It notes past support ended, lack of a winter plan, and that unemployment is now mainly a provincial concern with limited cross‑jurisdictional aid and data sharing between federal and provincial labor bureaux.
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Winnipeg
Free Press
Ottawa
Department of Soldiers
Labor Department
Wrangel Troops Praised After Crimea Fight
Allied officers praise Gen Wrangel's troops for courage in Crimea. Cavalry divisions under Markoff Barbovitch and Skaton suffered heavy losses defending Perekop on a frozen sea. Niemetski regiment nearly wiped out with few survivors. Hamilton and Ost carloads of potatoes to be bought and sold at cost as city experiment.
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Consta
Wrangel
Crimean
Markoff
Barbovitch
Skaton
Perekop
Putrid
Niemetski
Hamilton
Vancouver court rules licensing law ultra vires
The British Columbia Court of Appeal ruled that provincial legislation targeting employment by timber and logging license owners is ultra vires. The reference came after a dispute between the federal justice minister and provincial attorney-general over whether the province can restrict employment of Japanese workers under timber licenses.
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Vancouver-iae
Srias
Columbia Court of’ Appeal
United States Farmers Would Hold Wheat Strike
The National Farmers Union urged local unions to back a nationwide wheat strike to protest low prices and alleged market manipulation. Delegates say farmers face billions in reduced value and planned to withhold this year’s production to restore price levels.
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Kansas
Bny
Nationa Farses
United States
National Farm-19 31 Union
Wheat Growers' Association of the United States
Debates on Prime Ministers' Meet in London
In the House of Commons Hon Andrew Bonar Law spoke on a forthcoming gathering of prime ministers in January. He noted it would resemble Imperial War Cabinet meetings of 1917-18 and that there is general agreement on urgent issues to be re examined soon though exact discussion plans are not yet fixed.
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Alghta
Isaieward
Pont
London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Jane
Bonar Law
Critical Situation In India Shocks House Debate
In the House of Commons Edward Samuel Monroe secretary of state for India warned of a dangerous situation in India and said the government there would be free to take any steps it deems necessary to deal with it.
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India
London
House of Commons
Edward Samuel Monue
Penitentiary Reforms Planned by Ottawa Commission
The Royal Commission on Canadian penitentiaries is poised to introduce major administration changes. After several sessions and broad input from officials, the body will visit New York to learn from United States penal institutions before finalizing its findings.
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Ottawa
Royal Commission
New York
United Tes Penal Institutions
Dutch Asked to Explain Crown Prince's German Links
The Hague government is urged to tell Parliament why former Crown Prince Frederick William of Germany is allowed to maintain ongoing communications with German monarchists. The issue centers on official limits and potential diplomatic implications.
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The
Hague
Frederick William
Germany
Cost of Prince of Wales visit to New Zealand voted
New Zealand government approves expense of one hundred thousand pounds sterling for the Prince of Wales visit to London and the country. The grant covers official duties and related costs incurred by the royal tour.
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London
Prince of Wales
New Zealand
No Change in Vote on Scottish License Poll
London reports results from 196 districts showing 24 voting for license limitation and 23 for no licenses with one district unaccounted, indicating no overall shift in public stance on liquor licenses in Scotland. Local reports note the tight counts and ongoing tally amidst the prohibition discussion.
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London
Tnus|t
Lords Urge Government to Cut Wage Staffs Now
In London the House of Lords adopted a motion urging the Government to immediately reduce the wage staffs in its departments.
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London
Hpouse of Lords
Wuge
Watch on Narcotics Dealers Tightens Returns Rules
Veterinary surgeons and retail druggists who obtain narcotics for practice are deemed engaged in distribution and must file returns to the health department. Forms have been mailed to all in these professions. penalties under the act include fines from 200 to 1000 dollars, costs, and possible imprisonment up to one year.
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Department of Health
Saskatoon Winter Fair Delivers Large Prizes and Wins
Saskatoon reports its successful winter fair with heavy draft horse showings, over $6,000 in prizes, Albert Robbins of Laura winning the boys' calf competition, James I. Moffatt of Carroll earning the fat steer grand championship, Follett Brothers of Duval capturing many sheep prizes, and a lively sheep and swine sale despite slower overall movement.
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Saskatoon
Albert Robbins
Laura
Sask
Cali
James I. Moffatt
Carroll
Man
Follett Brothers
Duval
Hous
Salmon Packers Reach 1920 BC Totals
The British Columbia Salmon Canners Association reports a 1920 pack of 1,177,045 cases with potential selling value of 13,307,719 dollars. Last year’s pack stood at 1,393,556 cases.
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B.C
Vancouver
British Columbia Salmon Canners’ Association
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Praised by Patient
Mica Eva P. Yateman of Krugers dori Ont writes that four years ago she suffered heart and nerve issues with fainting spells and bed rest. After trying various medicines she used Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills and rapidly felt improvement, praising them as a blessing and urging others with similar troubles to try them.
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Mica
Eva P. Yateman
Krugers Dori
Ont
Mi Burn
Milburn
Regulation to Control Import of Hides and Skins
The Department of Agriculture announces controls under the Animal Contagious Diseases Act to prevent animal diseases in Canada. The order prohibits importing hides calf skins sheep skins goat skins deer skins glue stock bones hoofs horns and similar from Europe Asia North America and Australia. Wool and hair imports are regulated similarly to prevent disease.
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Department of Agriculture
Canada
Dominion of
Europe
Asia
Central America
Mexico
New Zealand
Australia
Bolshevik Actions Reported in Crimea And Crop Markets Debate
A Moscow communique says Bolshevik reorganizing government in Crimea has begun with Sebastopol and Yalta seeing revolutionary committees and restored order. Elsewhere in Calgary, C. Rice-Jones of United Grain Growers defends farmers against claims of a strike, urging market timing to maximize wheat prices and noting support for cooperative pool marketing to control marketing to final consumers.
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London
Moscow
Crimea
Sebastopol
Yalta
Wringel
Calgary
Alta
Ateberta
C. Rice-Jones
United Grain [Growers
Rice-Jones
British Submarines Delivered to Spain
Six Wasp type submarine chasers purchased from the British admiralty by Spain have been delivered at Geniseeule. The vessels are part of the King’s Navy stock and were built for patrol duties along coastal waters.
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Admiralty
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